You Can’t Sit With Us | Processing Grief and Loss

I’m part of the club no one- and I do mean, no one- wants to be part of. I’ve lost a child and have been dealing with the long process of grief and loss for over 10 years. What does that look like, exactly? And how can you help a bereaved parent?

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August should have been my only daughter’s 18th birthday. Your words ring true to my heart as I’ve said many of the same things over and over to my Facebook readers. Sending you a huge warm hug. As the holidays get closer my anxiety and depression get worse. January will be the 18th anniversary of the day my whole world changed. It never gets easier….Just changes somehow. I tried going to groups, getting counseling, all of that. Nothing has truly helped me. Now I live with the constant thought of having to explain to my boys about their sister’s chromosome disorder and how it is genetic. I live with the fear that they might one day go through the same pain and heartache I live with.
Hugs to you on this rough day.

Sending good thoughts and virtual hugs your way. I could never understand (I don’t have kids), but you have my support. My little brother lost his best friend growing up to cancer and it destroyed his family. I’m so glad you still have a wonderful life where you can remember and honor Jake’s memory.

I’m so sorry. I think you’ve expressed this so well. Hugs and love on this day of remembering your loss. It’s almost the 4th anniversary of my husband’s sudden death. Not fun anniversaries all around. Sending you all the hugs I can give today!

Patty Holliday

If she isn’t chasing her four kids around Northern Virginia, Patty is chasing four bars on her phone to share her authentic and fun stories on social media and her blog, My No-Guilt Life. She’s also one half of the Marvel Moms, an online community for discussing the Marvel fandom. You can catch up on her runDisney fun at No-Guilt Disney.